Norway: no nationwide truck driving ban. Local and route restrictions may still apply, see below.
Norway has no nationwide Sunday or public holiday driving ban for trucks. Heavy goods vehicles may operate seven days a week across the whole country. The rules that matter in Norway are seasonal: winter tyres with the 3PMSF marking are mandatory for vehicles over 3.5 t (15 November–31 March, and 16 October–30 April in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark), snow chains must be carried, and during spring thaw some lower-standard county and municipal roads carry temporary reduced axle-load limits.
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Norway: no scheduled nationwide driving bans. Local and city restrictions are described below.
Public holidays with truck bans — Norway 2026
| Date | Holiday | Ban time | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | No general ban applies | ||
| Maundy Thursday | No general ban applies | ||
| Good Friday | No general ban applies | ||
| Easter Sunday | No general ban applies | ||
| Easter Monday | No general ban applies | ||
| Labour Day | No general ban applies | ||
| Ascension Day | No general ban applies | ||
| Constitution Day | No general ban applies | ||
| Whit Sunday | No general ban applies | ||
| Whit Monday | No general ban applies | ||
| Christmas Day | No general ban applies | ||
| Second Day of Christmas | No general ban applies |
Spring thaw axle-load restrictions (telerestriksjoner)
Spring 2026, dates set locally
During spring thaw Statens vegvesen may lower the permitted axle load and gross weight (bruksklasse) on some lower-standard roads. These restrictions are rare on county roads and vary by municipality on municipal roads. Current limits are published in the official road lists (veglister) for each county.
Winter tyre and chain requirements
Vehicles with a maximum authorised mass over 3.5 t must fit winter tyres marked with the three peak mountain snowflake symbol (3PMSF) on the drive and front steering axles. Other axles may use M+S or 3PMSF tyres. The mandatory period is 15 November to 31 March, and 16 October to 30 April in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark. During these periods the tread depth must be at least 5 mm, and at least 1.6 mm outside them. Snow chains must be carried when driving on snowy or icy roads is expected, and during the 5 mm period they must be carried regardless of conditions. The minimum is three chains for a single vehicle over 3.5 t, seven for combinations with twin wheels, and five for combinations with single wheels or double chains.
Basic driving rules for trucks
Vehicles over 3.5 t may not exceed 80 km/h, including on motorways, and 50 km/h in urban areas. The maximum blood alcohol limit is 0.2 g/l. Professional drivers may not consume alcohol during working hours or in the 8 hours before work.
FAQ
Are trucks banned on Sundays in Norway?
No. Norway has no nationwide Sunday driving ban for trucks. Heavy goods vehicles may operate on Sundays across the whole country.
Do public holidays stop truck traffic in Norway?
No. There is no national public holiday driving ban. Trucks run on public holidays like any other day.
Do trucks need winter tyres or chains in Norway?
Yes. Vehicles over 3.5 t must fit 3PMSF winter tyres on the drive and front steering axles from 15 November to 31 March, and from 16 October to 30 April in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark. During those periods the tread depth must be at least 5 mm and chains must be carried regardless of conditions.
How many snow chains must a truck carry in Norway?
A motor vehicle over 3.5 t must carry at least three chains: one for the front wheels and two for the drive wheels. Vehicle combinations with twin wheels must carry seven chains, and combinations with single wheels or double chains must carry five.
Are there weight restrictions on Norwegian roads during spring thaw?
Yes. During spring thaw Statens vegvesen may reduce the permitted axle load (bruksklasse) on some lower-standard county and municipal roads. These telerestriksjoner are rare on county roads and vary by municipality; current limits are listed in the official road lists (veglister).
What are the speed and alcohol limits for trucks in Norway?
Vehicles over 3.5 t are limited to 80 km/h, including on motorways, and 50 km/h in urban areas. The blood alcohol limit is 0.2 g/l, and professional drivers may not drink during working hours or in the 8 hours before work.
Official source
- Tyres on heavy vehicles | Statens vegvesen
- Tyre chains for heavy vehicles | Statens vegvesen
- Road lists (veglister) | Statens vegvesen
- Road rules and safety: Norway | Your Europe (European Commission)
Rules can change on short notice. Verify with the official sources above before dispatch.